Austin McNamara could be Washington's punter of the future
Austin McNamara, a standout punter from Texas Tech, shows consistent improvement, setting records and earning accolades in his college career. [ more ]
49ers continue to express pre-draft interest in dual-threat running back
Austin Jones, a running back from Stanford and USC, is catching the attention of the San Francisco 49ers for his vision, football IQ, and versatility. [ more ]
Patriots draft profile: Jalen McMillan draws comparison to former New England wide receiver
The 2024 NFL Draft presents a deep wide receiver class with potential playmakers like Jalen McMillan who could impact teams early in their careers. [ more ]
Patriots draft profile: Ja'Lynn Polk can serve a valuable role in an NFL passing attack
Ja'Lynn Polk, a talented wide receiver from the University of Washington, is seen as a Day 2 prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Polk showcased consistent improvement in his production over his college career, culminating in impressive stats during his time with the Huskies. [ more ]
Report: Joe Philbin becomes an offensive analyst at Ohio State - ProFootballTalk
The former head coach of the Dolphins has landed in college football.Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports that Ohio State has hired Joe Philbin as an offensive analyst.Philbin, 61, coached the Dolphins from 2012 through the first four games of the 2015 season.He had a record of 26-30.He worked for the Packers from 2003 through 2011, rising to the position of offensive coordinator under Mike McCarthy.
Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson is leaving to join USC as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
Henderson is the fourth prominent veteran coach to join USC's new defensive staff, aiming to improve the Trojans' 116th-ranked defense from last season. [ more ]
Khaleke Hudson, a linebacker, visited the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a 2020 fifth-round pick for Washington.
Hudson played the 'Viper' position at Michigan, known for his versatility in safety/linebacker hybrid role. He had over 200 tackles and 10 sacks in college. [ more ]
JJ Watt is definitely not a Baby Gronk fan, even if he got rizzed up by Livvy
Former Cardinals player J.J. Watt publicly addressed the viral Baby Gronk story, and his wholesome take will resonate with most parents.Ex- Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher J.J. Watt has since retired from the NFL, but he's still using his platform to share his opinions on trending stories across the league.
Bryce Young didn't even need a month to take QB1 from Andy Dalton
No. 1 pick Bryce Young wasted no time staking his claim on the QB1 job for the Carolina Panthers.The Carolina Panthers used the No. 1 overall pick in April to select Alabama quarterback and 2021 Heisman winner Bryce Young.The expectation among fans was, of course, for Young to assume the mantle of QB1 in Carolina.
CJ Stroud might not understand recruiting based on his hot Quinn Ewers take
CJ Stroud said he took it personally when Ohio State brought in now-Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers as a five-star recruit in 2021.The personal motivational tactics of elite athletes really know no limit, whether we're talking Bryce Young truly believing he's been doubted his whole life or Georgia football players buying the idea that the country thought they'd struggle to win seven games in 2022.
2024 NFL Draft QB Prospects: PFF Grades And Big Board Rankings
Caleb Williams has consistently high performance metrics over the past three seasons. Drake Maye has shown impressive stats and deep pass accuracy. Jayden Daniels has notable improvements in various key metrics during his 2023 season. [ more ]
EA Offering College Athletes $600 To Appear In New Football Game
EA Sports College Football 25 will offer athletes $600 for their NIL, with potential for additional payments for high-profile players.
The game will feature the transfer portal, 134 FBS teams, 12-team playoff, and bowl games; however, it will not include college coaches' likenesses. [ more ]
Georgia Fans Can Now Pound Beer and Seltzer in Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium will sell alcohol to the general public for the 2024 football season, previously it was only available in the premium section.
Alcohol sales will commence after renovations are complete and fans of legal drinking age will be able to purchase beer or seltzer during the first three quarters of the game. [ more ]
University of Florida hiring Patriots special teams assistant Joe Houston, per report
Joe Houston is returning to the collegiate ranks as a special teams analyst for the Florida Gators.
Houston previously served as the assistant special teams coach for the New England Patriots and had coaching stops at Alabama, El Camino College, Toledo, and Iowa State. [ more ]
Steelers Executive Told Colorado State EDGE Mo Kamara He Fits 'Steeler Way'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering adding depth to their outside linebacker position.
Colorado State's Mohamed Kamara had a positive meeting with the Steelers' Director of Player Scouting and his play style fits the Steeler way. [ more ]
Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson is leaving to join USC as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
Henderson is the fourth prominent veteran coach to join USC's new defensive staff, aiming to improve the Trojans' 116th-ranked defense from last season. [ more ]
Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson is leaving to join USC as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
Henderson is the fourth prominent veteran coach to join USC's new defensive staff, aiming to improve the Trojans' 116th-ranked defense from last season. [ more ]
Lincoln Riley calls USC plans for facility upgrades 'an absolute game changer'
After a year spent rebuilding its football program, with a new coach and a new culture, USC is turning its attention to rebuilding facilities.USC announced on Thursday long-awaited plans to build a three-level, football-only performance center that includes a second, full-length practice field alongside its current practice field, a new locker room, new weight and training rooms, multiple player lounges and a rooftop hospitality deck, among other amenities meant to garner the attention of recruits and set USC apart from other blue blood programs.
USC names interim administrator to lead athletic department, Big Ten transition team
(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)
USC has appointed an "interim executive administrator" to help steer a reeling department in the wake of Mike Bohn's resignation Friday.Denise Kwok, USC's executive senior associate athletic director for student-athlete development, will be the interim executive administrator while USC balances conducting a search for a new athletic director and navigating a transition to the Big Ten Conference.
Bears' special teams coach studying college tape to prepare for fair catch kickoff rule - ProFootballTalk
Fair catches on kickoffs will almost certainly increase significantly this season with the new rule that puts the ball on the 25-yard line any time the kickoff returner fair catches a kickoff inside the 25.But how returners should decide when to fair catch and when to try to return the ball past the 25 is a strategy that still needs to be determined.
'There's optimism': Here's the latest on the Patriots and DeAndre Hopkins
Morning Sports Update Hopkins also reportedly has "no animosity at all" with Bill O'Brien.The Red Sox lost to the Rockies 7-6 on Tuesday despite a pair of home runs from Rafael Devers.Boston will face Colorado again at Fenway Park tonight starting at 7:10 p.m.Elsewhere on Tuesday, the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup following a 9-3 win against the Panthers.
The 5 O'Clock Club: Let's eliminate the NFL draft!
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive Dave Mangels of Bleeding Green Nation recently published an article in which he exhorted the NFL to "introduce a little anarchy" but introducing some huge changes to the way the league carries on its business.
The NFL, kickoffs, and the buzz saw of unintended consequences
For years now, it seems both pro and college football have been tinkering with a variety of rules in order to ostensibly "make the game safer."I put that phrase in quotes because when it comes to things like adding a 17th regular season game, or shortening the recovery timeframe of players by flexing Thursday games, the league seems utterly unconcerned about player safety.
The NFL, kickoffs, and the buzz saw of unintended consequences
For years now, it seems both pro and college football have been tinkering with a variety of rules in order to ostensibly "make the game safer."I put that phrase in quotes because when it comes to things like adding a 17th regular season game, or shortening the recovery timeframe of players by flexing Thursday games, the league seems utterly unconcerned about player safety.
Four questions about Quan Martin and Kendall Smith with The Champaign Room
In an effort to learn more about two recent additions to Washington's roster, I reached out the the folks running the University of Illinois SBNation site, The Champaign Room, to see if they might provide some insight into defensive backs Quan Martin and Kendall Smith.Matt Rejc graciously agreed to do so.
Patriots The Rhode Island receiver grew up a Patriots fan.The Patriots have signed Ed Lee, a wide receiver who played college football at the University of Rhode Island, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Lee has been aPatriots fan since he was eight, Reiss reported.The 5-foot-10-inch, 185-pound receiver was a second-team All-CAA selection in 2022.
Patriots host former Bengals, XFL linebacker Carson Wells on a tryout
The New England Patriots are looking into possibly adding to their linebacker corps.As was announced by the XFL on Friday, the team invited one of its players - Carson Wells - on a tryout basis.The tryout took place on Thursday, according to a report by Doug Kyed of A to Z Sports.Wells, 24, played college football at the University of Colorado.
Steelers first-round pick already proving his teammates wrong
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Broderick Jones is already proving teammates wrong.The Pittsburgh Steelers selected DT Broderick Jones from Georgia with the 14th pick in April's NFL Draft.Most objective viewers would watch that happen and think well, yeah, duh - of course Broderick Jones will start at left tackle for the young, rebuilding Steelers next season.
Nakobe Dean perfectly explains Howie Roseman's draft affinity for Georgia
Nakobe Dean peeled back the curtain as to why Philadelphia Eagles general manager and noted Florida alum Howie Roseman drafts so many Georgia Bulldogs.Former Georgia great Nakobe Dean has a great explanation as to why Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman drafts so many Dawgs, despite being a Florida Gator himself.
Trevor Lawrence reveals how close he was to choosing Georgia over Clemson
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence committed to Clemson for college football, but he was this close to becoming a Georgia Bulldog.Here's a fun hypothetical game of what-if: What if Trevor Lawrence had committed to the University of Georgia instead of Clemson?The current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback went down in history as the winningest starting quarterback at Clemson, knocking down Deshaun Watson and a few others during his three years there.
College Football: Replacements for every first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft has concluded, but how will college football teams like Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Ohio State and more replace the first-round picks?The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone with all 259 selections being made.Now, the majority of the discourse is revolving around how former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will look with the Panthers, how former Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud can fare with the Texans, how dominant Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter can be with the Eagles, and so on.